Moving in Stereo is a duo, but this isn’t two guys with acoustic guitars playing the same old covers. Mike’s the guy with the guitar rig, Paul’s the one with the drums. Add in a little bit of modern musical technology, and you’ve got a full band that can pull off anything from Cheap Trick to Nena.

And don’t think "duo" means just two guys. Mike and Paul are sometimes joined by bass player Ryan Kelly, who toured the world with the band Dayroom before succumbing to the allure of shoulder pads, checkerboard patterns and "Flock of Seagulls" hair.

"Ryan is an incredibly sensitive and intuitive musician who adds a tremendous amount of energy to the band," Paul said.

The strong bond between the Czech brothers (yes, they’re two wild and crazy guys) makes their performances tight, compelling and note-perfect.

"We grew up playing punk music, so we have that punk ethos – that eighth-note vibe where we lock in together," Mike said. "We learned to play our instruments together."

Working and traveling all over the country came together when the Czechs found themselves living and working in Statesboro, Georgia at the same time – Mike teaching a rock-and-roll history class for Georgia Southern University, and Paul working in the marketing department of the college.

The two hadn’t played together in five years before starting Moving in Stereo in early 2009. The old magic came back instantly.

"It’s natural and effortless," Paul said. "One of the reasons for the great response we’re getting is because of the chemistry between me and Mike."

There’s a joy in playing live for the brothers. "It’s almost like an endorphin rush from working out," Mike said. "You just have to do it." Close